Is Toronto Too Tough for Maple Leafs’ Young Defensemen to Thrive? The Old Prof | November 1, 2024 A longstanding question hangs over the Toronto Maple Leafs‘ development of young defensemen. Can they develop, grow, and thrive in a city with fans as intense and demanding as Toronto?…
Maple Leafs Prospects Serving as Junior Team Captains Show Growth & Experience Within Organization Stefano Rubino | October 4, 2024 On Sept. 30, defenceman and Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Ben Danford was loaned from the Maple Leafs to his junior team, the Oshawa Generals in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL),…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Nylander, Timmins, Danford & Dewar The Old Prof | October 3, 2024 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll dive into several roster questions as the team prepares for the upcoming season. Yesterday, I discussed how new head…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Knies, Robertson, Danford & Lorentz The Old Prof | September 22, 2024 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll look at some preseason news about players in training camp. Matthew Knies seems to have his spot cemented, while…
Maple Leafs’ Ben Danford Is the Team’s Future Defensive Anchor The Old Prof | September 16, 2024 Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Ben Danford has garnered attention since being drafted 31st overall in the 2024 NHL Draft. A defenseman with a solid two-way game, Danford has shown steady…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Kämpf, Dermott, Danford & Harden The Old Prof | September 14, 2024 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll cover a few updates surrounding current and former players. First, there’s talk that bottom-six center David Kämpf might be…
Fixing the Maple Leafs’ Defence: Treliving’s Long-Term Goal The Old Prof | August 20, 2024 Those who have read my posts know that I believe former Toronto Maple Leafs general manager (GM) Kyle Dubas has often been unfairly blamed for the team’s troubles. While it’s…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Stolarz, Woll, Danford & Cowan The Old Prof | July 25, 2024 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll examine the state of the team’s goalies. Although The Athletic ranked the Maple Leafs goaltending very low, the organization’s…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Holmberg, Abruzzese, Danford & Atlantic Preview The Old Prof | July 22, 2024 As the Toronto Maple Leafs look forward to the 2024-25 regular season, several changes have been made to the team. Will these lift the team higher in the Atlantic Division…
Toronto Maple Leafs 2024 NHL Draft Class Recap Peter Baracchini | June 30, 2024 The 2024 NHL Entry Draft has come and gone and the Toronto Maple Leafs added a number of players to their organization. A total of eight prospects were selected over…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Matthews, Nylander, Danford & Akhtyamov The Old Prof | June 29, 2024 With the NHL’s 2024 Entry Draft starting yesterday, finally, there’s some action to report on for the Toronto Maple Leafs. In this edition of Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll…
Maple Leafs Get Competitive, Two-Way Defender with Danford Selection Peter Baracchini | June 29, 2024 The Toronto Maple Leafs offseason kicked off with the 2024 NHL Entry Draft at The Sphere in Las Vegas. Heading into the first round of the draft, many wondered what…